Wike flags off multipurpose sports centre in Kafe District
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged-off the construction of a multi-purpose sports centre in Abuja’s Kafe District. The ceremony, held yesterday, was attended by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, as special guest. The project is part of the Wike-led FCT Administration’s broader efforts to expand infrastructure and […]
Wike flags off multipurpose sports centre in Kafe District
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged-off the construction of a multi-purpose sports centre in Abuja’s Kafe District.
The ceremony, held yesterday, was attended by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, as special guest.
The project is part of the Wike-led FCT Administration’s broader efforts to expand infrastructure and provide social amenities across the territory.
Delivering his goodwill message, Dikko emphasized the economic potential of sports in Nigeria.
“The main idea of Mr. President bringing back the NSC was to take sports to the next level and to be run by professionals. Sports should be a key driver of the economy, creating about 3 million indirect and direct jobs. Sports is about security because it will keep them engaged,” he said.
In his remarks, Wike encouraged youths in the FCT to make full use of the facilities once completed, stressing that they would meet global standards.
“This is a sector that has to do with the youths, a sector that will drive the economy of the country. Sports is what is keeping so many countries going. Brazil exports its players to the world and we can’t achieve this if we don’t have the facilities to harness the talents of our youths.
“This center will have everything and we encourage our youths to take advantage of the facilities. It will be of international standard. This will not be the only one that will be constructed,” he said.
The new sports centres are expected to complement existing facilities such as the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the Area 3 Sports Centre, and the Old Parade Ground, offering residents expanded opportunities for recreation.